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For the past few years, the business world has been buzzing over one phrase: \u201cidentity is the new perimeter.\u201d In today\u2019s IT environment of cloud ecosystems and Zero Trust, it\u2019s certainly true. User identities are the key to Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM)<\/a>. But as our business environments go more and more online, IAM and PAM have become correspondingly more complex to manage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where Identity-as-a-Service, or IDaaS<\/a> comes in. IDaaS provides IT teams with a cloud-based single pane of glass from which to authenticate user access to a variety of resources. There are many benefits to implementing identity-as-a-service as part of your organization\u2019s security posture\u2026and a few things to consider before you do, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition of IDaaS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we can get to pros and cons, let\u2019s first get on the same page with what IDaas is. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, the IT community has referred to web application single sign-on as IDaaS. As time has passed, IT admins have realized that the concept of IDaaS should really go beyond user management for web applications, because their employees are using their work identities for so much more than just this IT resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, the concept of IDaaS has been adapted and reworked to be more all-encompassing. Today, there are modern cloud identity management solutions that can connect users to their systems, on-prem and web applications, cloud and on-prem server infrastructure, physical and virtual file servers, as well as wired and WiFi networks. Clearly, this more modern definition of IDaaS is a huge win for many IT organizations. With an IDaaS solution that supports this definition, they can centralize user access to virtually all IT resources, as opposed to just one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of IDaaS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IDaaS\u2019s biggest advantage is how it\u2019s able to consolidate identity management of multiple applications into one streamlined platform. Next-gen IDaaS securely connects users to virtually all of their IT resources regardless of protocol, platform, provider, or location. As a result, IT admins gain the agility, security, and efficiency that comes from being able to leverage a single pane of glass to run your entire IT environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Identity-as-a-Service offers even more benefits, like freeing up IT admins\u2019 time, improved security, and the ability to choose the IT resources that make the most sense for your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Time to Focus on What Really Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When comparing IDaaS vs. IAM<\/a>, IDaaS frees up your IT admins by allowing them to automate many functions they would have to do manually with a traditional identity solution. Managing your IT environment from a single pane of glass means you no longer have to suffer through piecemeal processes that are inefficient and prone to human error. Any unusual sign-on attempts or locations are immediately flagged and reviewed, and should a breach occur, an admin can revoke a device\u2019s privileges without ever leaving their IDaaS platform. This increase in IT admin\u2019s freetime gives them more leeway to handle complex tasks that cannot be done automatically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IDaaS provides a more streamlined, time-saving solution for employees, too. End users receive a single set of credentials that gives them access to all the applications and platforms they need. This single sign-on process creates fewer points of weakness for cybercriminals to get a foothold, and decreases password reset troubleshooting since users only have to remember one password instead of many. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stronger Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Modern IDaaS lets you tightly control access and centrally increase security through features such as password complexity<\/a> management, MFA<\/a>\/2FA<\/a>, SSH keys<\/a>, and single sign-on (SSO)<\/a>. Identities are the number one attack vector, so choosing a platform with top security features is instrumental in protecting your environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n